Swimyourswim will be back in the classroom in 2023 delivering Level 2 Open Water Rescue and Level 2 Coaching courses for anyone involved ( or looking to get involved ) in open water swimming. Whether you’re looking to update your training or start a new career in open water coaching the STA Level 2 Awards are a perfect pathway into… Read more →
Category: Swimming News
Coached Lane Sessions – Bookings Open For February…
Pool coached lane sessions at Armthorpe, Aston and Chesterfield for February are now open for booking on our Wix Spaces system ( details on our website www.swimyourswim.com). The sessions are suitable for all levels of ability including those who are just learning to develop their front crawl. See you in the pool. Read more →
Saturday Successes…
Congratulations to all of yesterdays swimmers who braved 4ºC water temps at both venues and especially the three swimmers who attempted their first ICE MILE’s. The morning saw Sam starting of on her attempt and finishing in 43m 38s ( all miles are subject to ratification by IISA ) with a good recovery. Air temperature was hovering around 0ºC… Read more →
Who doesn’t love a badge….
With water temperatures now below 5ºC our regular winter swimmers can add an official ice distance badge to their collections. Simply book in as normal, let us know which distance you’re attempting and complete your swim. After you’ve warmed up you can pay & collect your badge from Susan. Look how happy they can make you .. Read more →
The Cold Never Bothered Them Anyway…
When we all set off yesterday morning with the air temperature at -6ºC there was absolutely no doubt we would be heading for three more ice mile attempts at DCLT’s Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre in Doncaster. The morning didn’t disappoint. Tracy left Alistair this message on his windscreen. First swimmer away was the lovely Gillian… Read more →
2022 Temperatures
Graphs below showing air and water temperatures for Hatfield and Thrybergh for those swimmers that like that sort of thing. Read more →
Third Coach Development Day
Coach Development Day If you’re an open water swimming coach looking to develop your personal technique, whilst learning how to identify and correct stroke flaws in the swimmers you coach, we have the perfect day for you. In partnership with Stuart Hacker from Swimcube SYS will be hosting a development day for six coaches at Stuarts superb facility at Brixworth… Read more →
12 & 26.2 Hour Events – Booking Open
12hr – Marathon Endurance Event 17/18th June 2023 Swim a mile on the hour every hour for 12 hours. The first mile will be swum starting at 08:00 on Saturday 17th June and the last mile starting at 19:00 on Saturday 17th June 2023. This is an unmissable opportunity to take part in our third multiple marathon swim distance event in… Read more →
Coniston 2023 – Booking Open
Swim Coniston is the second of our Lake end to end swims, surrounded by stunning scenery, steeped in history and swashbuckling adventures. The swim is approximately 5 miles and you’ll be supported all the way by our fantastic support team. We run these events as challenges with 6 swimmers of equal ability in each pod. Click here… Read more →
January 2023 Team Distance Challenge
Inspired by the team challenge from our friends at Swim Trek last month ( which we loved ) we will be running a team distance challenge in January So what do you need to do? Create a team of up to six swimmers Pick a team name ( good luck ) Record your combined weekly team… Read more →